US Healthcare system explained
For a newcomer, US Healthcare system can be difficult
Our team has prepared a short guide on healthcare system & related vocabulary
Our impact in just one year
From three classes in January 2024, SQA Education has grown to 18 active English classes, serving immigrants who are building their futures in our community. However, we face a challenging reality: over 2,000 motivated students are currently waiting for an opportunity to learn.
Why This Free Healthcare Guide Matters
The U.S. healthcare system is one of the hardest things for new immigrants to understand.
This guide helps you:
- Learn how to book a doctor’s appointment in the U.S.
- Understand health insurance and key terms like co-pay, deductible, premium, and cost sharing
- Know the difference between the emergency room vs urgent care center
- Discover free and low-cost clinics for uninsured individuals
- Practice medical English vocabulary used in real-life visits
English learners (ESL/EFL students)
Immigrants and newcomers
Families who want to feel safe and informed
What’s Inside the Free Guide
Inside the free healthcare PDF, you’ll find:
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Easy explanations of how to make a doctor’s appointment
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Visuals explaining how the U.S. healthcare system works
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A side-by-side chart of urgent care vs the emergency room
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Clear health insurance basics with examples from Medicare and Medicaid programs
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Common phrases for doctor visits, pharmacies, and medical procedures
It’s everything a newcomer needs to feel confident, from primary care and preventive services to understanding hospital insurance and out-of-pocket payments.
Download now to start understanding the U.S. healthcare system today!
Who This Guide Is For
This guide was created for:
New immigrants learning English and adapting to life in the U.S.
ESL students improving their medical English vocabulary
Families trying to understand private health insurance and public payers
Teachers and volunteers helping learners with healthcare English
Whether you use Medicare coverage, Medicaid services, or private health plans, this guide helps you describe symptoms, ask questions, and understand benefits covered and services covered.
Take the First Step Today
Your health matters — and understanding the U.S. healthcare system is the first step.Don’t wait until you’re sick or unsure at a hospital or walk-in clinic.
Download the guide now and learn:
How to make a doctor’s appointment in English
What health insurance covers and how universal health insurance coverage works
When to use urgent care vs emergency room
How to access Medicaid programs or affordable care under the Affordable Care Act
Why SQA Education Created This Resource
This healthcare guide supports English for real life, from understanding public health insurance, private payers, and health insurance marketplaces to communicating clearly during diagnostic services, preventive services, or home health services appointments.
Get the Free Guide: Understanding the U.S. Healthcare System
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Learn how the U.S. healthcare system works, how to make a doctor’s appointment, understand health insurance basics, and know the difference between urgent care vs emergency room — all in simple, easy English.
